Extreme Winter Weather in Central Louisiana Closes Schools and Activates Warming Stations

Central Louisiana is bracing for extreme winter weather, prompting widespread school closures and the opening of warming stations to protect residents. The forecast predicts freezing temperatures and dangerous conditions across the region on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Local officials are taking proactive measures to ensure public safety.

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The extreme winter weather in Central Louisiana has led to the closure of numerous schools and colleges, affecting thousands of students and staff. Additionally, warming stations are now operational to provide relief to those in need.

School Closures in Central Louisiana (January 21, 2025)

• Alexandria Country Day School: CLOSED
• Allen Parish Schools: CLOSED
• Alpine Christian School: CLOSED
• Avoyelles Parish Schools: CLOSED
• Beauregard Parish Schools: CLOSED (Classes will be virtual.)
• Catholic Schools for Avoyelles, Natchitoches, and Rapides: CLOSED
• Evangeline Parish Schools: CLOSED Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
• Grant Parish Schools: CLOSED
• Louisiana Christian University (LCU): CLOSED
• Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA): CLOSED
• Natchitoches Parish Schools: CLOSED
• Northwestern State University (NSU): CLOSED (All campuses)
• Rapides Parish Schools: CLOSED
• SOWELA Technical Community College: CLOSED
• Vernon Parish Schools: CLOSED
• Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC): CLOSED (All campuses)
• Unitech Training Academy: Virtual classes

Warming Stations Available Across Central Louisiana

Alexandria

• Bolton Avenue Community Center
  Address: 315 Bolton Avenue
  Open: January 19 – January 23, 2025

Boyce

• Hemphill Star Church
  Address: 325 Miller Rd., Boyce, LA
  Open: January 19 – January 22, 2025

Bunkie

• City Hall Annex
  Address: 107 West Oak St., Bunkie, LA
  Available during extreme weather.

DeRidder

• Soul Soup
  Address: 801 E. 1st St., DeRidder, LA
  Open: January 20, 2025, at 6 PM

Marksville

• Marksville Fire Department
  Address: 512 N Main Street, Marksville, LA
  Open: January 21, 2025, from 7 AM to 7 PM

Natchitoches

• Warming Station
  Address: 560 Second St., Natchitoches, LA
  Open: January 20 – January 21, 2025
• Campti-Freedom Life
  Address: 3089 U.S. Highway 71
  Open: January 20 @ 7 AM

Vernon Parish

• Agriculture Building at West Louisiana Forestry Festival Fair Grounds
  Open: Noon on January 20, 2025, through Thursday

Events Cancelled/Other Closures (January 21, 2025)

• Combined Neighborhood Meeting on Flooding: Postponed
• : CLOSED

Officials Encourage Preparedness and Caution

Local authorities urge residents to remain indoors if possible and use warming stations for safety. They also remind everyone to check on neighbors and ensure they are safe during these challenging conditions. For updates, continue monitoring local news outlets.

Extreme winter weather in Central Louisiana is rare, but the community’s readiness and response demonstrate resilience and care for its people.

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